- Graduated from Duke University with a Ph.D. in Literature and certificates in College Teaching and Philosophy of Science
- 10+ years of experience in education, including teaching at the high school and college levels, as well as teaching in advanced summer programs (TASP), mentoring students in college admissions and academic research
- Previously served as a university professor at Emory and has coached high-achieving students—particularly those pursuing humanities, computer science, and pre-health pathways—toward successful admission to selective programs and top-tier universities, including Stanford, MIT, and Duke
- Holds active CompTIA Security+ certification and draws from his interdisciplinary background in cybersecurity, philosophy of science, and emergency medicine (former EMT) to guide students in building distinctive, mission-driven applicant profiles that stand out to elite colleges and BS/MD programs